Professor University of California Davis Davis, California, United States
Disclosure(s):
Jane E. Sykes, BVSc(Hons) PhD MPH MBA FNAP DACVIM(SAIM): No relevant disclosure to display
Session
Description: Using case examples, this presentation will discuss tuberculous and non-tuberculous mycobacteria that cause systemic infections in dogs and cats, including new insights on their epidemiology, clinical presentations, diagnostic considerations, medical and surgical treatment approaches, and public health implications.
Learning Objectives:
1. Know how mycobacterial species infecting dogs and cats differ in their spatial distribution worldwide
2. Know what signs suggest the possibility of a mycobacterial infection
3. Know when specific handling precautions are needed to prevent zoonotic transmission, before a specific diagnosis is made
4. Know how to optimize diagnosis
5. Understand principles of antimicrobial treatment, including drug selection, monitoring, and duration of therapy
